Duo arrested on burglary charges in Crockett County
CROCKETT COUNTY, Tenn. -- A duo is behind bars in Crockett County after officers said they were caught trying to break into a home. This happened a little before 1 p.m.,…
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James Ross appointed President and CEO of West Tennessee Healthcare
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The year long search to find the leader for rural West Tennessee's largest employer comes to an end Tuesday afternoon. This, as the board of trustees of West Tennessee…
Man accused of attempting to get gas for free, in court
JACKSON, Tenn.-A man accused of putting in a lot of effort to get gas for free makes a court appearance. Jimmy Stewart was in in Jackson City Court, Tuesday. According to…
2nd highest ranking member of Gangster Disciples in TN faces life in prison after guilty plea
MEMPHIS, Tenn.-The second highest ranking member of the Gangster Disciples in the state of Tennessee pleads guilty to two counts in Memphis Tuesday that could put him behind bars for the rest…
Beech Bluff woman killed in ATV accident
BEECH BLUFF, Tenn. -- Friends and family are mourning after an ATV accident claimed the life of a Beech Bluff woman. On Sunday, Nikki Nasha Bland, 37, was…
Father who prompted Endangered Child Alert appears in court
JACKSON, Tenn. -- The father who prompted a West Tennessee Endangered Child Alert appeared in court Tuesday. Brian Hammond, 34, is accused of taking his 15-year-old son. Investigators said they…
Haywood Co. School Board selects 4 superintendent finalists; meeting set for Thursday
HAYWOOD COUNTY, Tenn. -- The pool of 24 candidates is now down to four in the search for a new superintendent for the Haywood County School System, but that may change.…
West Tennessee Healthcare leaders appoint new CEO
JACKSON, Tenn. -- West Tennessee Healthcare trustees chose a new leader for the company during a Tuesday afternoon meeting. The board of trustees appointed James Ross as the new CEO of West Tennessee Healthcare during the meeting at Jackson-Madison County…
Man charged with attacking woman, taking her phone
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A Jackson man suspected of attacking a woman near her apartment is officially charged Tuesday. Earlier this month, police say Alphonso Crofett attacked his girlfriend in the parking lot of her…
Attorney explains new law making clean record more affordable
JACKSON, Tenn. -- Gov. Bill Haslam signs a bill to make it more affordable to have your record expunged. "Tennessee has always allowed people to clean up their record," Attorney…
Gangster Disciple sentenced to 9 years on gun, counterfeit cash charges
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A Gangster Disciple has been sentenced to over nine years in prison on charges of illegal gun possession and carrying counterfeit cash, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office of West Tennessee. Tarrice Martez McCarley, 32, has been sentenced…
4 firefighters injured in Madison Co. sawmill fire; residents still concerned
DENMARK, Tenn. -- Thick smoke is making it hard for some residents to take a deep breath. "It's causing issues right now. I'm sorry. I'm having trouble breathing out here," Denmark…
Woman charged with stealing over $1K of items from Walmart
JACKSON, Tenn. -- A woman is facing a felony theft charge on accusations of stealing more than $1,700 worth of merchandise from Walmart in north Jackson. Eunice Nelson, 40, is accused of taking an…
Zarah Temple Shrine hosts 'All White Affair' fundraiser
JACKSON, Tenn. -- It was an "All White Affair" this weekend for members of the Zarah Temple Shrine of Jackson. The temple hosted their annual All White Party Saturday night at…
64,000 still without power in Memphis area
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) -- About 64,000 customers in the Memphis area remain without power following severe weekend storms. Memphis Light, Gas & Water provided the outage figures on its website Tuesday. Company President Jerry Collins has said it will take…
